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Rabbi Joanie Chase is an international development specialist who helps connect U.S. donors to carefully vetted local organizations in developing countries that keep families together.

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Exhibition Summary

Client: Ezra’s World (Rabbi Joanie Chase)

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development

Main Services: Brand Strategy, Brand Identity Design, Website Design & Development

Platform: Showit

Scope: Custom logo system and one-page website

Outcome: A joyful, professional, and welcoming nonprofit brand and website that clearly communicates the organization’s mission and connects donors with community organizations in Cambodia and Rwanda.

The Challenge

Rabbi Joanie Chase brings more than forty years of international development experience to her new initiative, Ezra’s World, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting U.S. donors with carefully vetted community organizations in Cambodia and Rwanda.

The organization was created to help donors confidently support grassroots initiatives working on education, community development, and economic empowerment. Because Ezra’s World acts as a bridge between donors and international partners, the brand needed to communicate trust, warmth, and transparency while remaining accessible to a broad audience of supporters.

The website also needed to clearly introduce the mission of the organization, highlight partner organizations, and provide straightforward pathways for donors to engage with the work.

The Solution

Curator partnered with Rabbi Chase to develop a joyful brand identity and digital presence that would reflect the compassionate spirit of Ezra’s World while maintaining clarity and professionalism.

The visual identity and website were designed to feel welcoming, family-friendly, and grounded in human connection. Together, the brand elements emphasize both the emotional heart of the organization and the global partnerships that define its work.

The result is a cohesive brand and website that introduces Ezra’s World in a way that feels trustworthy, approachable, and aligned with its mission of supporting community-led change.

Brand Positioning

Ezra’s World occupies an important space within the nonprofit landscape by connecting donors directly with trusted grassroots organizations working in local communities.

The brand positioning therefore focuses on two central ideas:

Compassionate connection: Highlighting the organization’s commitment to supporting communities through relationships built on care, empathy, and long-term partnership.

Trustworthy stewardship: Reassuring donors that contributions are directed toward carefully vetted organizations doing meaningful work on the ground.

By balancing warmth with credibility, the brand invites supporters to participate in global giving while feeling confident about the impact of their contributions.

Brand Identity Design

Joanie envisioned a brand that would feel warm, grounded, and family-friendly while remaining welcoming to a wide range of supporters.

She requested a colour palette centered on:

  • Teal
  • Pink
  • Yellow

Together, these colours create a visual tone that feels optimistic, compassionate, and approachable while still maintaining clarity across digital materials.

The logo incorporates two key symbols requested by Joanie:

  • A heart, representing compassion and care
  • A globe, representing global connection and shared humanity

These elements work together to communicate the organization’s core purpose: connecting people across borders through acts of generosity and support.

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Website Strategy & User Experience Design

Curator designed and developed a content-rich one-page website using the Showit platform, creating a clear and engaging introduction to the organization.

The site was structured to guide visitors through Ezra’s World’s mission while highlighting the real-world impact of the partner organizations it supports.

Key sections of the website include:

  • An introduction to the organization’s mission and philosophy
  • Profiles of partner organizations in Cambodia and Rwanda
  • Clear pathways for supporters to learn more and contribute
  • Educational content explaining the organization’s approach to responsible giving

The single-page format keeps the experience simple and accessible while allowing visitors to quickly understand how Ezra’s World works and how they can become involved.

Note:

Client exhibition images represent the design as delivered at project completion. Live websites may evolve over time as clients independently update content or modify layouts.

Scope of Work

Curator partnered with Ezra’s World to develop a professional brand identity and digital presence supporting the organization’s mission.

Brand Strategy

  • Competitor Analysis
  • Brand Positioning
  • Ideal Client Persona Development

Brand Identity Design

  • Brand Identity Development
  • Colour Palette Design
  • Typeface System
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Voice Development

Website Design & Development

  • Custom One-Page Website (Showit)
  • Website Architecture and User Journey Design
  • Responsive Website Development

Project Outcomes

  • Launch of the Ezra’s World nonprofit brand identity
  • A welcoming website introducing the organization’s mission and global partnerships
  • Clear presentation of partner organizations in Cambodia and Rwanda
  • Accessible pathways for supporters to learn about and engage with the organization’s work

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